Jachie Eye Hospital, Ghana
UK
Jachie Eye Hospital (the working name of The Anglican Eye Hospital of Jachie) is in the Ashanti region of Ghana, about 10 miles from the centre of Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana. Jachie Eye Hospital is a member of the Christian Health Association of Ghana. From its humble beginning it has now grown to the following:
- A dedicated main building, and also added in 2019/20 a separate building a short distance from the main building that houses a modern operating theatre, laser treatment room, and a diagnostic room.
- 30 employees, including: an ophthalmologist, optometrists, optician, ophthalmic nurse, staff nurses, record officers, accountant, dispensing officer, health assistants, driver.
- Eye care services for the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions such as refractive error, glaucoma, cataract, uveitis, conjunctivitis, etc.
- 30 blind children are supported: subsistence payments, funding for medication and surgery, school fees, Braille machines.
- Outreach clinics at community centres, etc.
- Screening for eye problems in local schools.